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Scholars examine the courageous efforts made by civil rights activist, Rosa Parks. Discussion questions and a brief writing assignment follows a short film. A photograph and a silent film delve deeper into Park's history and three questions challenge learners to use evidence in order to provide answers. A graphic organizer accompanies a video to round off the lesson plan.
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rosa parks, black history month, Holidays, national holidays, united states holidays, african american culture, african american history, african americans, famous african americans, the montgomery bus boycott, civil rights, the civil rights movement, civil rights leaders, the civil rights act of 1964, activism, social activism, biographies, primary sources, primary source images, primary source analysis, the naacp
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Instructional Ideas
- Pose discussion questions on a classroom blog, direct pupils to answer each question then respond to their peers
- Create a bulletin board featuring famous African Americans including Rosa Parks
- Assign each primary source activity as a center rotation in which pupils work together, or independently, to preview the material and answer questions
Classroom Considerations
- The culminating activity can be assigned after the lesson is complete, either on the same or different day
- Conduct the lesson during the month of February, Black History Month
Pros
- Provides four related lessons and several others that focus on famous African Americans
- Plan instructions are written in detail
- Offers links for quick sharing and assigning
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- None